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Overview
This course is specifically designed to prepare you for university progression into social work and related fields, giving you the academic foundation and sector insight needed to succeed.
100% flexible online learning
Study anytime, anywhere. Ideal for those balancing work, family, or other commitments, with no need to attend classes or follow fixed timetables.
Equivalent to three A Levels, this qualification is widely accepted by universities and supports progression into degrees such as Social Work, Social Policy, and Youth Work.
Real-world relevance
Develop knowledge and skills directly linked to careers in social care, safeguarding, mental health, and community support, making your learning practical and applicable.
Structured support with flexibility
Fast-track or extended study options.
Strong demand in the sector
Social care and support services are growing across the UK, meaning your qualification can lead to meaningful and in-demand career opportunities.
Entry Requirements
- Be a resident in the UK and have a UK postcode
- You must be aged 19 or over
- If you fall between the ages of 19 and 23, you must already have a minimum Full Level 2 or equivalent qualification
- You must have at least one Functional Skills Level 2 qualification (or equivalent GCSE grade C/4) in either English or maths. If you are missing one, you must be working towards it alongside your Access to Higher Education Diploma. However, if you need to achieve both English and maths, you will not be eligible to enrol.
Please be advised that applications cannot be accepted if you live in one of these devolved areas:
- Buckinghamshire Local Authority
- Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Strategic Authority
- Cornwall Council
- Devon and Torbay Strategic Authority
- East Midlands Mayoral Strategic Authority
- Greater Lincolnshire Mayoral Strategic Authority
- Hull and East Yorkshire Mayoral Strategic Authority
- Lancashire Strategic Authority
- Surrey Local Authority
- Tees Valley Strategic Authority
- Warwickshire Local Authority
- West of England Mayoral Strategic Authority
- York and North Yorkshire Mayoral Strategic Authority
Course Structure
Units/Modules covered:
- Academic Writing Skills
- Reading and Note Making
- Perspectives in Psychology
- Crime and Society
- Developmental Psychology
- Family
- The Role and Responsibilities of a Social Worker
- Cognitive Psychology
- Understanding the Welfare State
- Biopsychology
- Behaviour and the brain
- Social care provisions
- Poverty in Contemporary Britain
- Biopsychology: Behaviour and Drugs
- Social Inequality
- Responding to Prejudice and Discrimination
Assessment & Feedback
You will follow an Individual Learning Plan with clear deadlines while still benefiting from the flexibility to manage your own study schedule.
No exams – coursework-based assessment.
All assessments are completed through assignments, allowing you to build confidence and demonstrate your understanding without the pressure of exams.
Course Cost
Adult,
full_time:
£3,022.00
Adult,
part_time_day:
£3,022.00
Please be advised that applications cannot be accepted if you live in one of these devolved areas:
- Buckinghamshire Local Authority
- Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Strategic Authority
- Cornwall Council
- Devon and Torbay Strategic Authority
- East Midlands Mayoral Strategic Authority
- Greater Lincolnshire Mayoral Strategic Authority
- Hull and East Yorkshire Mayoral Strategic Authority
- Lancashire Strategic Authority
- Surrey Local Authority
- Tees Valley Strategic Authority
- Warwickshire Local Authority
- West of England Mayoral Strategic Authority
- York and North Yorkshire Mayoral Strategic Authority
What Next...
Adult learners (19+) looking to progress to university.
Support workers, carers, or individuals in entry-level roles who want to progress into qualified social work or higher-level positions.
People seeking a meaningful career shift into social work, social care, or community-based roles, often from unrelated sectors.
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